Chess is complicated. There are a lot of things that need to be learned. – These two perceptions are shared by a majority of chess newbies, and it’s not surprising why many of them are overwhelmed by the sport. And studying the basics is challenging in itself. However, with a positive set of attitudes and mental skills, you can definitely add chess to your repertoire of skills.
First, prepare the chess board and place therein the pieces properly. Next, study the basic moves, fundamental strategies and your purpose for playing. Let me give you a quick overview in this article as to how to execute this. Don’t fret. I’ll keep it simple. Here, I’ll teach you my ABC method. Does the line “Simplicity is the essence of a genius” sound familiar? I don’t know the proponent, but I completely agree with that person! So, here it is:
A) The Board: You will notice that the board has been cut up into alternate black and white squares. Count the number of rows, and you’ll end up with a total of 8. The quantity of squares for each row is also 8. According to the rules, you should place the chess pieces at the start of the game – only on the first 2 rows neareast the edge of the board.
B) The Pieces: Before, chess pieces come only in black and white, which is why they are conventionally named as such. Today however, the pieces flaunt a variety of colours. Each opponent is given a complete set of pieces: 1 king, 1 queen, 2 rooks, 2 knights, 2 bishops and 8 pawns. All pawns are positioned at the front row, while the rest of the pieces are arranged right behind them.
C) The Moves:
The Pawns: When moving for the first time, pawns can advance 2 squares. Any succeeding move should only be 1 step long. To capture the opponent, you can move your pawn 1 step diagonally to either left or right directions.
Rooks: Rooks can freely advance, retreat or glide sideways. However, they can only do so when the board is clear. No skipping over another piece is allowed.
The Knights: This rule is a bit more complicated. Count 2 spaces forward, and then further move 1 square to the side – either a left or a right will do – to finish.
The Bishops: Let your bishops glide diagonally on the chess board. As with the rooks, the bishops can move several squares per turn – if and only if no skipping of other pieces occur.
The Queen: You can let the queen move in a vertical, horizontal or diagonal direction. She can retreat or advance as many squares as you’d like her to make in one directional turn, but she’s not allowed to skip other pieces in the process.
The King: Your king can only move one step at a time, but you have the freedom to position him transversely, sideways, forward or back.
The goal at all times in any chess game is to capture your opponent’s King, whilst carefully guarding your own of course. And if this means seizing the other pieces first, then so be it! As you start, falteringly perhaps at the early stages of your training, and as you improve your skill (which with practice is inevitable), you’ll soon be able to and competent enough to play the more challenging tactics of the great game of chess. Good luck!
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